Authoritarian Parenting/parenting 1o1series

 

This kind of parenting style is more of an enforcing or militarized parenting .Meaning the parent is more rightly to give orders, and what is said is non-negotiable.

 

Under this parenting, the parent believes kids should be seen and not heard, therefore not taking the child’s feeling into consideration.

 

This kind of parenting is also characterized by the following phrases,” ….because I said so…” or “…just do it or else….” To which are mainly threats of an impending consequence. The parent is never interested in negotiating with the child rather their focus is on obedience.

 

This style of parenting never allows kids to get involved in problem solving challenges or obstacles, since rules are made and enforced and failure to live up to those rules  serious consequences tend to follow, without little regards for the child’s opinion on the matter.

 

This style tends to use mistakes as an opportunity for punishment instead of discipline. Where the focus is on controlling, and more often less affection is shown to the kids.

 

Like any other form of parenting, this parenting style also have its’ pro and cons on the child’s development. As early stated, the primary goal of this parenting styles is to promote a healthy growth and development physically, emotionally, socially and mentally.

 

Pros

1. Good performance in school.

2. Don’t get in much trouble.

3. The child tends to excel in skills that require focus and discipline to learn.

Cons

1. Low self-esteem.

2. High level of depression.

3. The child tends to be aggressive.

4. Poor judge of character.

5. Tend to be rebel of authoritative figure when older.

6. Children rarely learn to think on themselves.

Are resentful and have difficulty dealing with their anger.